Ammy Virk Roped In For 83, Starring Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh is prepping for his first sports drama 83, helmed by Kabir Khan and now the makers are out with a big announcement, the Punjabi sensation Ammy Virk has been roped in to play Balwinder Singh Sandhu in the film.

Filmmaker Kabir Khan helmed 83, is inspired by Team India’s first World Cup win. Actor Ranveer Singh will be seen playing Kapil Dev in the film and now the makers have locked Ammy Virk.

Ammy Virk will make his Bollywood debut with this sports drama. Ammy will reprise the role of fast bowler Balvinder Singh Sandhu who delivered the most memorable ball in the final match, castling West Indian Gordon at a crucial moment in the match.

The official handle of Reliance entertainment made the announcement via a video post. They wrote, “Punjabi star @AmmyVirk will play #BalwinderSinghSandhu, who knocked out Gordon Greenidge in the ’83 World Cup final. #CastOf83 @RanveerOfficial @kabirkhankk @83thefilm #MadhuMantena @vishinduri #Relive83”

Confirming the same Ammy Virk wrote, “Sat shri akaal sab nu te thnku tuc ainna pyaar ditta, jihde karke m goin to do debut in bollywood... thnku so much... shukar waheguru ji da...@RanveerOfficial bhaji @kabirkhankk sir @83thefilm @RelianceEnt #mantenamadhu sir @vishinduri sir , thnx to @PawanGill bhaji #Relive83”

The film 83′ is being helmed by Kabir Khan and stars Ranveer in the lead role. The film is based on India’s historic victory of 1983 world cup and stars the ‘Simmba’ actor as the former captain of the Indian Cricket Team, Kapil Dev.